Early 20th Century African Cowrie Shell Basket & Cover

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Directory: Archives: Regional Art: African: Pre 1920: Item # 900829

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Intandane ltd
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A woven African basket - completely covered with cowrie shells - probably made in Ethiopia circa, 1900 - 1940. Condition - the finial and three of the shells on the cover have been re-fixed using an old filler - otherwise excellent. 15cm (6 inches) high; 23cm (9 inches) across